Former New York broker gets 6-1/2 years in prison for Ponzi scheme
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A former employee at a New York investment firm was sentenced to nine years in prison on Friday after being convicted of participating in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded around 3,800 investors out of about $150 million.
Obama slams suggestion of Muslim test in wake of Nice attack
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Friday angrily denounced suggestions from some Republican leaders that Muslims in America be “tested” after an attack in Nice, France, that killed at least 84 people, calling the idea “repugnant.”
Black man shot by Louisiana police mourned in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (Reuters) – Civil rights leaders Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton joined hundreds of mourners in Louisiana on Friday to remember a black man killed last week by white policemen, one of two deadly encounters that led to protests against ra…
Chicago police shootings declining, use of Tasers up
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Chicago police shootings are declining and use of electrocuting Tasers is up, data released by a watchdog agency showed on Friday, suggesting training in non-lethal force is beginning to take hold in the embattled department.
Texas father and son among scores killed in France attack
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – A Texan and his 11-year-old son on a family vacation were among at least 84 people killed when an attacker crashed a heavy truck through crowds celebrating Bastille Day in the French seaside city of Nice, officials said on Fri…
Security tightened at New York transport hubs after Nice attack
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered security tightened on mass transit and at airports, bridges, tunnels and other crucial transportation links following Thursday’s deadly truck attack in Nice, France.
Chicago unveils plan for terminal upgrades at O’Hare Airport
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport will sport more gates and a new central terminal under a plan unveiled by city and airline officials on Friday.
Justice Department will review police response to Orlando shooting
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday it would review the police response to last month’s mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub at the request of Orlando Police Chief John Mina.
Accused murderer of Halliburton family member escapes Florida court
(Reuters) – An accused murderer who faces a possible death sentence escaped from the Broward County Courthouse in Florida on Friday morning and a manhunt was underway, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said.
Patriots quarterback Brady ends ‘Deflategate’ legal fight
BOSTON (Reuters) – New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on Friday said he would end his legal battle against the National Football League over the decision to suspend him for four games as a result of the “Deflategate” scandal.
